Essex, MT

Little Learners Academy provides comprehensive early childhood education with a play-based learning approach combined with structured academic preparation. Their curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, literacy, and STEM activities. Certified teachers maintain low student-teacher ratios, and the facility features secure access, outdoor play areas, and developmentally appropriate classrooms. They serve families throughout the Flathead Valley region, including Essex area residents commuting to Columbia Falls.

Discovery Developmental Center offers a research-based curriculum that emphasizes whole-child development through hands-on learning experiences. Their program includes language development, mathematics, science exploration, and creative arts. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, nutritious meal programs, and experienced early childhood educators with Montana state certifications. They provide transportation services for school-age children and serve families throughout the broader Flathead County area.

The Learning Tree Montessori provides authentic Montessori education with AMI-trained guides and carefully prepared environments. Their program fosters independence, concentration, and natural curiosity through hands-on Montessori materials. The center features beautiful natural outdoor spaces, mixed-age classrooms, and a comprehensive curriculum that includes practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. They serve families from throughout the Flathead Valley, including Essex area residents seeking high-quality Montessori education.